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The Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary outfit, has become a major player in CAR, displacing former colonial power France.

Warsaw and the Baltic nations are calling for a ban, but the IOC has suggested Russians and Belarusians could compete.

Nine countries closed down their consulates in Istanbul or issued travel warnings to citizens after 'security threats'.

Prisoner group says deal has been reached after tough measures were imposed amid escalation of violence.

The Taliban confirms the detention of Ismail Mashal, who tore up his degrees to protest against women's education ban.

Netflix’s decision to feature the likes of the film Farha and the series Mo was a deviation from business as usual.

Officials and witnesses say victims suffered from cold and hunger on board a vessel for refugees and migrants.

Iran has blamed Israel for the attack in Isfahan last week, threatening to again raise tensions in the region.

Lula says former leader Bolsonaro 'actively' participated in storming of government buildings.

Pope Francis will arrive in Juba hoping to revive a peace process aimed at ending a decade-long conflict.

From school curriculum changes to book bans, we examine the roots and effects of the anti-Critical Race Theory movement.

In the wake of Tyre Nichols’s killing at the hands of police, UpFront takes a look at policing in the US.

People need food. They’re instead being fed nationalism by an authoritarian government misreading the public mood.

Musa Hasahya Kasera says his vast family includes 12 wives, 102 children and as many as 578 grandchildren.

The motion called to bring forward elections and to hold a referendum on forming a constitutional convention.

Protests continue against PM Netanyahu's moves to weaken the Supreme Court, as violence escalates in occupied West Bank.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 345th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Borders have been closed for nearly three years, separating families and disrupting tourism and other businesses.

The US president praised Jordan for its 'crucial role' as the custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem.

Picked up in a dawn raid two years ago, the activists and politicians are charged over an unofficial primary.

Apple reports first drop in quarterly revenue since 2019 as China's zero-COVID policy disrupted iPhone output.

More than 3,800 children were removed from families between 2017 and 2021 as part of a crackdown on border crossings.

Myanmar military takes fight against coup opponents to the skies as it loses ground on the battlefield.

US official told reporters the military was prepared to shoot the balloon down but was deterred by potential for harm.

India's central bank is examining the exposure of banks to the group as its various firms continued to tank.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the two countries agreed on a commitment of 'mutual respect'.

Hundreds of thousands of people have participated in wage strikes.

Muslim-American legislator says her 'voice will get louder and stronger' after vote punishing her criticism of Israel.

Putin compared Russia's war in Ukraine with World War II and lambasted Germany for helping to arm Kyiv.

The 21-year-old forward was arrested in January 2022 after images and videos were shared on social media.

Majid Khan, who was tortured by the CIA before his transfer to the US military facility in Cuba, says he feels 'reborn'.

Gali Baharav-Miara says the Israeli Cabinet's planned judicial changes risk giving government unbridled power.

US vice president urges Congress to pass legislation as Nichols's death renews push to end violence.

Sudan's military, in charge since a 2021 coup, is seen as leading the effort towards establishing ties with Israel.

Aleksandar Vucic says 'vital interest' for Serbia to stay on a path to the EU but reiterated it will not join NATO.

David Holden handed three-year suspended sentence for manslaughter for the 1988 shooting of Aidan McAnespie.

Chile's Cerro Chuño neighbourhood has become notorious for environmental pollution and dangerous criminal activity.

Ukrainian and EU officials will hold talks in Kyiv on Friday over the war-torn country's push to join the bloc.

The claims say oil spills resulting from Shell's operations in the Niger Delta have endangered the lives of residents.

Oslo police Inspector Martin Strand says demonstration in Norwegian capital 'can't go ahead due to security concerns'.

TTP has denied involvement in the Peshawar mosque blast, but officials say it has intensified attacks since November.

The pontiff addresses more than 65,000 youths in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Pakistani police say the attacker was not checked as officers believed he was one of their own.

The Memorandum of Understanding on Migration has been renewed despite mounting evidence of crimes against humanity.

Kyiv says longer-range rockets will force Moscow to adapt tactics or face potentially catastrophic losses.

Opposition MPs call for parliamentary investigation after US-based short seller accuses Adani Group of fraud.

Veteran Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani says it’s futile for the US to keep trying to 'kneecap' China.

The attack is the latest episode of violence before the February 25 presidential and parliamentary elections in Nigeria.